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Forged by and for fans of J.R.R. TolkienMon, 19 Mar 2018 13:00:33 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.521870047Middle-earth March Madness 2018 is here!http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/19/104729-middle-earth-march-madness-2018-is-here/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/19/104729-middle-earth-march-madness-2018-is-here/#respondMon, 19 Mar 2018 13:00:33 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=104729Welcome all, to the annual showdown in the realms of Eriador and beyond! Yes, it’s that time of year when hobbit must fight wizard, dwarf must battle elf, and man must face … erm … well, maybe himself.

Because this year we’ve thrown something new into the mix for March Madness. We thought it would be interesting to see if Sherlock could outwit the most cunning of dragons; or if Rudy has more heart than Samwise. What would fastidious Oscar Wilde make of the slovenly Master of Lake-town? Can Dwalin out-wrestle Dougal Mackenzie?

That’s right – our brackets contain actors in both their Tolkien roles, and a role they play in another film or TV show. So Luke Evans appears both as Bard and Gaston; and Billy Boyd is there both as Pippin and Barret Bonden (from ‘Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World’). This means that some battles will be between two characters from Middle-earth, some between two ‘outside’ characters, and some will be a mix; and yes, actors could find themselves facing an alter ego.

Are we crazy? Is there absolutely no way that the ape Caesar would stand a chance against Gollum? Is Magneto clearly no match for Gandalf? That’s for YOU to decide! Voting starts today – and the madness will run until April 5th. Here is the schedule for rounds:

Round 1 – March 19th – March 22nd 10:00pm ET

Round 2 – March 23rd – March 25th 10:00pm ET

Round 3 – March 26th – March 28th 10:00pm ET

Round 4 – March 31st 10:00pm ET

Final Four – April 1 – April 3rd 10:00pm ET

The Final – April 4 – April 5th 10:00pm ET

The brackets are divided as follows:

Division I – The Lord of the Rings Fellowship, and counterpart roles

Division II – The Lord of the Rings outside the Fellowship, and counterpart roles

Division III – The Hobbit Company (wizards, dwarves, and hobbit), and counterpart roles

Voting is simple – just click on your choice in each dual, below. You can only vote once – but feel free to share, and rally people to your cause! Speculate on the message boards, and head on over to Facebook to take part in some ‘exit polls’, and see who is predicted to win.

It’s all in fun – how you choose your choice of winners is entirely up to you. But if you’re keen to see someone in particular go all the way to final victory, start campaigning now!

Let the games begin!

Voting in Round 1 will remain open until March 22nd at 10pm ET. At that point, we’ll calculate the winners and post the next round on March 23rd. Follow after the break for a complete bracket image (download it), and to vote on all of our Round 1 match-ups! [Round 1 Bracket]

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/19/104729-middle-earth-march-madness-2018-is-here/feed/0104729Save the date: TORn panel at Wondercon in Anaheim next Sunday morninghttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/19/104740-save-the-date-torn-panel-at-wondercon-in-anaheim-next-sunday-morning/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/19/104740-save-the-date-torn-panel-at-wondercon-in-anaheim-next-sunday-morning/#respondMon, 19 Mar 2018 09:54:02 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=104740Spring is about to roll in, bringing with it longer days, milder temperatures, trees in blossom and flowers bursting out in a riot of color, and the ensuing allergies. Spring also brings Tolkien Reading Day on March 25th, and in Anaheim, California it brings Wondercon, the little sister to San Diego International Comic-con.

This year, we have our panel scheduled on Sunday, March 25th, coinciding with Tolkien Reading day, so do expect some reading of the Professor’s text during the presentation. This will be a round up of all things Middle-earth, as you can tell from the title: “Dispatches from Middle-earth: What’s new with all things Tolkien” Here are the complete details:

Dispatches from Middle-earth: What’s new with all things Tolkien
Sunday March 25, 2018 – – 10:30am-11:30am, North 200B

TheOneRing.net staffers discuss new Tolkien projects coming this year and beyond. They will start off with a discussion about the Tolkien Biopic that recently wrapped filming and then head straight into fact, fiction, and rumors surrounding the new Middle-earth stories coming from Amazon Studios. As in previous years, WonderCon coincides with Tolkien Reading Day, so they will be reading snippets of the Professor’s words to further their discussions. Also celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the release of Oscar-winning Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.

North in the room listing refers to the new North building, which is near the Arena, do make sure to have a map or have looked at one to find the new rooms being used this year. While it is expanding, this convention is still so much smaller, more intimate and easier to navigate than SDCC. Our panel is one of the first on Sunday morning, but parking will still be a bit challenging, so give yourself plenty of time to arrive, find parking and get through security and find us in the new building.

We are still researching and finalizing all the little tidbits that will appear in our presentation. But you can expect a little talk about the 15th anniversary of the release of ROTK, info on the Tolkien biopic that has now wrapped principal photography, and the latest info from Amazon Studios regarding the expansion of the Middle-earth universe. 2018 is shaping up to be a marvelous year for fans of Tolkien, with plenty more to come in the years after.

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/19/104740-save-the-date-torn-panel-at-wondercon-in-anaheim-next-sunday-morning/feed/0104740Collecting The Precious – The Poppies 2017 Resultshttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/18/104722-collecting-the-precious-the-poppies-2017-results/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/18/104722-collecting-the-precious-the-poppies-2017-results/#respondSun, 18 Mar 2018 15:12:17 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=104722Good news is never late; it arrives precisely when it means to! As we mentioned a little while back, our friends at Weta Workshop were nominated for several categories in Michael Crawford’s The Poppies yearly collectibles award show. Not only were some Middle-earth themed items nominated, but they came home with the hardware in both The People’s Picks as well as The Judge’s Picks. The Mouth of Sauron on Steed finished second place in best statue for The People’s Picks, as well as finishing third in the same category for the The Judge’s picks. Weta also did well in some other categories, with the Frodo Baggins Mini Epic finishing second in Best Designer Vinyl, while the 1:30 Dol Guldur set finished first in best misc collectibles. Congratulations to our friends at Weta Workshop!
]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/18/104722-collecting-the-precious-the-poppies-2017-results/feed/0104722Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Gandalf on Gwaihir Mini-Statuehttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/17/104719-collecting-the-precious-weta-workshops-gandalf-on-gwaihir-mini-statue/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/17/104719-collecting-the-precious-weta-workshops-gandalf-on-gwaihir-mini-statue/#respondSat, 17 Mar 2018 15:10:54 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=104719This week our friends at Weta Workshop released a fantastic looking new statue from their awesome mini-statue line. This time fans can add Gandalf the Grey on Gwaihir as he escapes being trapped by former friend Saruman the White. This beautiful statue does a very good job of capturing the tiniest of details between Gandalf and Gwaihir. Fans can add this piece right now to their collection for only $125, and with it being in-stock there will be little to no wait time.
]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/17/104719-collecting-the-precious-weta-workshops-gandalf-on-gwaihir-mini-statue/feed/0104719Today in Middle-earth, March 15http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/15/28514-today-in-middle-earth-march-15/
Thu, 15 Mar 2018 06:00:08 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/03/15/28514-today-in-middle-earth-march-15/The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on March 15th:

Thorin and Gandalf’s chance meeting at the Prancing Pony (2941)

In the early hours the Witch-king breaks the Gates of the City (3019)

The horns of the Rohirrim are heard at cockcrow (3019)

Denethor burns himself on a pyre (3019)

Battle of the Pelennor (3019)

Aragorn raises the standard of Arwen (3019)

Dernhelm faces the Lord of the Nazgûl (3019)

Théoden is slain (3019)

Frodo and Samwise escape and begin their journey north along the Morgai (3019)

Battle under the trees in Mirkwood; Thranduil repels the forces of Dol Guldur (3019)

Second assault on Lórien (3019)

The realm of King Brand of Dale is attacked (3019)

Evening in the Morgai (3019)

The wounded come to the Houses of Healing (3019)

Gandalf hears the cry of the Lord of the Nazgûl (3019)

Wounded Merry comes to Minas Tirith (3019)

Aragorn comes to the City (3019)

March 15, 2941 (S.R. 1341)

Thorin and Gandalf’s chance meeting at the Prancing Pony.

(not from the appendices)

“On a time Thorin, returning from the west from a journey, stayed at Bee for the night. There Gandalf was also. He was on his way to the Shire, which he had not visited for some twenty years.”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 447-448 RotK)

March 15, 3019 (S.R. 1419)

1. In the early hours the Witch-king breaks the Gates of the City.

(from the appendices)

“With a vast rush Grond was hurled forward by huge hands.”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 125 RotK)

2. The horns of the Rohirrim are heard at cockcrow.

(from the appendices)

“…In rode the Lord of the Nazgûl, under the archway that no enemy ever yet had passed, and all fled before his face.”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 126-126; p. 139 RotK)

3. Denethor burns himself on a pyre.

(from the appendices)

“…Pippin turned and fled in terror from the deathly house. ‘Poor Faramir!’ he thought. ‘I must find Gandalf… ‘”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 122-123; p. 153 RotK)

4. Battle of the Pelennor.

(from the appendices)

“…Théoden seized a great horn from Guthláf his banner-bearer, and he blew such a blast upon it that it burst asunder.”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 137 RotK)

5. Aragorn raises the standard of Arwen.

(from the appendices)

“…behold! upon the foremost ship a great standard broke, and the wind displayed it as she turned towards the Harlond.”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 150 RotK)

6. Dernhelm faces the Lord of the Nazgûl.

(not from the appendices)

“…Théoden was not utterly forsaken… …One stood there still: Dernhelm the young, faithful beyond fear; and he wept, for he had loved his lord as a father…”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 140 RotK)

7. Théoden is slain.

(from the appendices)

“…Snowmane wild with terror stood up on high, fighting with the air…”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 143 RotK)

8. Frodo and Samwise escape and begin their journey north along the Morgai.

(from the appendices)

“‘This won’t do, Sam,’ said Frodo. ‘If we were real orcs, we ought to be dashing back to the Tower, not running away.'”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 236; p. 240 RotK)

9. Battle under the trees in Mirkwood; Thranduil repels the forces of Dol Guldur.

(from Appendix B: The Tale Of Years: The Third Age: The Great Years)

“In the North also there had been war and evil. The realm of Thranduil was invaded…”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 468 RotK)

10. Second assault on Lórien.

(from Appendix B: The Tale Of Years: The Third Age: The Great Years)

“…Lórien had been assailed from Dol Guldur…”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 468 RotK)

11. The realm of King Brand of Dale is attacked.

(from Appendix B: The Tale Of Years: The Third Age: The Great Years)

“At the same time as the great armies besieged Minas Tirith a host of the allies of Sauron… …was driven back to Dale.”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 468 RotK)

12. Evening in the Morgai

(not from the appendices)

“There was a bitter tang in the air of Mordor that dried the mouth. When Sam thought of water even his hopeful spirit quailed….”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 243 RotK)

13. The wounded come to the Houses of Healing.

(not from the appendices)

“…Gandalf and Beregond taking up [Faramir’s] bier bore it away towards the Houses of Healing…”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 160 RotK)

14. Gandalf hears the cry of the Lord of the Nazgûl.

(not from the appendices)

“…as Gandalf and his companions came carrying [Faramir’s] bier to the main door of the Houses, they heard a great cry that went up from the field before the Gate…”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 160 RotK)

15. Wounded Merry comes to the Houses of Healing.

(not from the appendices)

“A mist was in Merry’s eyes of tears and weariness when they drew near the ruined Gate of Minas Tirith…”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 163 RotK)

16. Aragorn comes to the City.

(not from the appendices)

“…there came Gandalf on foot and with him one cloaked in grey; and they met before the doors of the Houses of Healing…”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 168 RotK)

]]>28514March Madness is coming…http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/14/104714-march-madness-is-coming/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/14/104714-march-madness-is-coming/#respondWed, 14 Mar 2018 18:01:42 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=104714It’s that time of year – when hobbit is pitted against elf, man against wizard, curious fox against talking wallet…. Yes, March Madness is just around the corner! It’s almost time once more to vote for your favourites, and see who will be victorious over all.

We have a new twist to our brackets this year, with some very interesting match ups as the result. Stay tuned to find out more, coming soon – and be ready to play!

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/14/104714-march-madness-is-coming/feed/0104714Today in Middle-earth, March 13http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/13/28499-today-in-middle-earth-march-13/
Tue, 13 Mar 2018 06:00:50 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/03/13/28499-today-in-middle-earth-march-13/The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on March 13th:

Frodo captured by the Orcs of Cirith Ungol (3019)

The Pelennor is overrun (3019)

Faramir is wounded (3019)

Aragorn reaches Pelargir and captures the fleet (3019)

Théoden in Druadan Forest (3019)

Frodo is taken ill (3020)

March 13, 3019 (S.R. 1419)

1. Frodo captured by the Orcs of Cirith Ungol.

(from the appendices)

“Sam had fallen to his knees by Frodo’s head, his senses r

eeling in the foul stench…”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 431-432 TT)

2. The Pelennor is overrun.

(from the appendices)

“‘…the Lord of Barad-dûr the most fell of all his captains is already master of your outer walls,’ said Gandalf.”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 112-115 RotK)

3. Faramir is wounded.

(from the appendices)

“Even as the Nazgûl had swerved aside from the onset of the White Rider, there came flying a deadly dart…”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 114 RotK)

4. Aragorn reaches Pelargir and captures the fleet.

(from the appendices)

[Legolas] “‘But the Haradrim, being now driven to the brink, turned at bay, and they were fierce in despair; and they laughed when they looked on us…'”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 186 RotK)

5. Théoden in Druadan Forest.

(from the appendices)

“There seemed to be some understanding between Dernhelm and Elfhelm.”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 127 RotK)

March 13, 3020 (S.R. 1420)

1. Frodo is taken ill.

(from the appendices)

“Sam stayed at first at the Cottons’ with Frodo; but when the New Row was ready he went with the Gaffer.”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 376 RotK)

]]>28499Today in Middle-earth, March 4http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/03/04/31303-today-in-middle-earth-march-4/
Sun, 04 Mar 2018 06:00:25 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=31303The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on March 4th:

Aragorn faces the enemy as the new day dawn (1419)

The charge of the Riders (1419)

Gandalf returns (1419)

Théoden and Gandalf set out from Helm’s Deep for Isengard (1419)

Frodo reaches the slag-mounds on the edge of the Desolation of the Morannon (1419)

Merry and Pippin try to stay high and dry (1419)

March 4, 3019 (S.R. 1419)

1. Aragorn faces the enemy as the new day dawns.

(not from the appendices)

“At last Aragorn stood above the great gates, heedless of the darts of the enemy.”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 184 TT)

2.The charge of the Riders.

(not from the appendices)

“…sudden and terrible, from the tower above, the sound of the great horn of Helm rang out.”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 185 TT)

3. Gandalf returns.

(not from the appendices)

“There suddenly upon a ridge appeared a rider, clad in white, shining in the rising sun. “

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 186-187TT)

4. Théoden and Gandalf set out from Helm’s Deep for Isengard.

(from the appendices)

“You move me, Gimli,’ said Legolas. ‘I have never heard you speak like this before.'”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 195 TT)

5. Frodo reaches the slag-mounds on the edge of the Desolation of the Morannon.

(from the appendices)

“They had come to the desolation that lay before Mordor: the lasting monument to the dark labour of its slaves…”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 302-305 TT)

6. Merry and Pippin try to stay high and dry.

(not from the appendices)

“‘There was a noise in the night like a wind coming up the valley. I think the Ents and Huorns that had been away came back…'”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 226 TT)

]]>31303The Great Hall of Poetshttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/02/28/104709-the-great-hall-of-poets-54/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/02/28/104709-the-great-hall-of-poets-54/#respondWed, 28 Feb 2018 11:42:03 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=104709Welcome to The Great Hall of Poets, our regular monthly feature showcasing the talent of Middle-earth fans. Each month we will feature a small selection of the poems submitted, but we hope you will read all of the poems that we have received here in our Great Hall of Poets.

So come and join us by the hearth and enjoy!

If you have a Tolkien/Middle-earth inspired poem you’d like to share, then send it to poetry@theonering.netOne poem per person may be submitted each month. Please make sure to proofread your work before sending it in. TheOneRing.net is not responsible for poems posting with spelling or grammatical errors.

Olorin

by: Bryan B.

Does he still walk with humble grace
Among the blessed immortal race?
Or could it be that, after rest,
He went upon a task unguessed
To once more come to mortal lands
To strengthen hearts with healing hands?
Perhaps he saw the wasted world
Darkened, doomed, to chaos hurled;
Saw blind arrogance ruling king
And the fading of all living things.

Perhaps he walks unknown to men
In different form than he wore then,
To prompt away from black despair,
And spread the word of peace and care
And teach the speech of old anew
When hearts were dear and tongues were true.
Who would not choose to aid his cause
To once more live the ancient laws,
To help the folks who waste away,
And bring back beauty to their days?

~~ * ~~

The Guardians

by: David McG.

We watch and we wait.
Not for us the strife and woes of Elves, Dwarves and Men.
Unreachable on our hallowed pillar of granite .
We watch
We wait.

We listen and we report.
Not for us the battles and wars of Wizards, Orcs and Kings.
Unfettered by earth bound shackles.
We listen.
We report.

We obey and we act
Not for us to decree to the lower realms how to find true balance.
Unbeatable and unassailable to all.
We obey
We act.

We fly and we soar.
Not for us the restraints and confines of armies and borders.
The sky is open and covers all lands.
We fly.
We soar.

We see and we hear
Not for us the missed shadow in the night or slip of the tongue.
Aware to all that moves.
We see
We hear.

We watch and we wait.
Not for us the uncertainty of mortality and righteousness of being.
Mànwe gives order and truth to our cause.
We watch.
We wait.

~~ * ~~

By Many Names He Was Known

by: Shirebound

A boy did live as fair Estel
An honored son of Rivendell
Through battles fought and wisdom earned
The soldier named Thorongil learned

In Shire safe, they never knew
Beyond their land a Darkness grew
So Strider’s men with no reward
Guarded them with strength and sword

A secret hope, a hidden king
Who turned aside from throne and Ring
The Dúnadan in humble dress
The living light of Westernesse

In homage rise the Dead as one
To Aragorn alone they come
The Seeing Stone now his to own
A healer’s touch, the king is known

Now Shadow fled, a secret bare
Elfstone, they cry, Isildur’s Heir!
And so they come from near and far
To honor good King Elessar

A secret hope, a hidden king
Who turned aside from throne and Ring
The Dúnadan in humble dress
The living light of Westernesse

~~ * ~~

I Will Not Wait: Eowyn at Dunharrow

by: Laurelindorenan

Did you think when you went
They would wrap me in linens
And bury the shieldmaiden
Conquered by grief?
Did you think your refusal
Would still me with sorrow
My tears yet unfallen,
My sword yet in sheath?
I am wild, yes, with sorrow
I am fierce, yes, with grief
I am angry and aching
And burn for relief
But it’s longing that drives me
And courage that burns
Not my heart nor my corpse
Will await your return.

~~ * ~~

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/02/28/104709-the-great-hall-of-poets-54/feed/0104709Today in Middle-earth, February 26http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/02/26/28413-today-in-middle-earth-february-26/
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 06:00:14 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/02/26/28413-today-in-middle-earth-february-26/The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on February 26th:

Death of Boromir; his horn is heard in Minas Tirith. (3019)

Meriadoc and Peregrin captured. (3019)

Frodo and Samwise enter the eastern Emyn Muil. (3019)

Aragorn sets out in pursuit of the Orcs at evening. (3019)

Éomer hears of the descent of the Orc-band from the Emyn Muil. (3019)

Frodo’s ordeal on Amon Hen. (3019)

February 26, 3019 (S.R. 1419)

1. Death of Boromir; his horn is heard in Minas Tirith.

(from the appendices)

“Aragorn hesitated. He desired to go to the high seat himself…. …Even as he gazed his quick ears caught sounds in the woodlands below… ”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 524 FotR)

2. Meriadoc and Peregrin captured.

(from the appendices)

“Aragorn knelt beside him. Boromir opened his eyes and strove to speak. At last slow words came. ‘I tried to take the Ring from Frodo…'”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 18 TT)

3. Frodo and Samwise enter the eastern Emyn Muil.

(from the appendices)

“So Frodo and Sam set off on the last stage of the Quest together…. …shouldering their burdens, they set off….”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 525 FotR)

4. Aragorn sets out in pursuit of the Orcs at evening.

(from the appendices)

“‘With hope or without hope we will follow the trail of our enemies. And woe to them, if we prove the swifter!'”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 26 TT)

5. Éomer hears of the descent of the Orc-band from the Emyn Muil.

(from the appendices)

“‘…scouts warned me of the orc-host coming down out of the East Wall… and among them they reported that some bore the white badges of Saruman.'”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 48 TT)

6. Frodo’s ordeal on Amon Hen.

(not from the appendices)

“And suddenly he felt the Eye. There was an eye in the Dark Tower that did not sleep. He knew that it had become aware of his gaze.”

(Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 519 FotR)

]]>28413Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Eomer on Firefoot Pre-Orderhttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/02/15/104699-collecting-the-precious-weta-workshops-eomer-on-firefoot-pre-order/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2018/02/15/104699-collecting-the-precious-weta-workshops-eomer-on-firefoot-pre-order/#respondThu, 15 Feb 2018 07:57:12 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=104699Our friends at Weta Workshop have helped show us why once again being patient can pay off in a very big way. After 15 years of waiting and always being at the top of anything we want to see, this statue made the list, and Eomer on Firefoot has come to be. This amazing statue captures Eomer as he and the Riders of Rohan help save Rohan from the Uruk-hai army sent by Saruman to destroy the people of Rohan.

Eomer is limited to only 750 pieces in the world so he won’t be around long, especially with Weta’s amazing payment system. Go order yours today and add the first of the horse people to be turned into a 1:6 rider statue.

After a little more than a decade, fans of Howard Shore’s score for The Lord of the Rings films will finally be able to purchase the complete score for the first movie in the trilogy on vinyl.

To be released on March 30, 2018, the vinyl release of the Complete Recordings of The Fellowship of the Ring will comprise 5 LPs on 180 gm red vinyl packaged in a gorgeous boxed set which includes Doug Adams‘ liner notes that accompanied the original Complete Recordings’ CD+DVD set back in 2005.

And for fans who have been deprived of getting their own copies of the Complete Recordings on disc due to their being long out of production, the score is also being re-released on CD and BluRay.

As a long-time fan of these scores and as one who has had the CRs since their initial release, I cannot recommend the physical sets highly enough, especially at their current price points. I truly feel both versions are more than reasonably priced, considering the almost-3 hours of the complete film score (EE scenes music included!) and the quality of the physical products themselves. I say this without having seen or held the vinyl product in hand, but if the quality of the original CD+DVD set is anything to go by, one can rest assured the product will exceed expectations.